- Kai Havertz scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for Arsenal to secure a crucial first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Sporting CP.
- The late strike puts Mikel Arteta’s side firmly in the driving seat ahead of the return fixture.
- The match had appeared destined for a goalless draw after VAR ruled out a superb curling effort from Martin Zubimendi, with Viktor Gyokeres deemed offside in the build-up.
- However, after David Raya had kept the Portuguese outfit at bay, Havertz expertly ghosted through Sporting’s defence to meet a dinked ball from Gabriel Martinelli, calmly slotting past Rui Silva.
- This vital victory sees Arsenal return to winning ways following a disappointing run of domestic cup exits either side of the international break.
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